# Help

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## [Interaction](https://forum.makecode.com/t/interaction/20794)

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**Author:** [@jadam5](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jadam5)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/interaction/20794 "2023-06-23T20:26:20Z")

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hi i was wondering if anyone could show me the brick code for interacting with other/nearest sprite when a type of button is pressed

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## [My projectile overlapping the second enemy just destroyes "Enemies" and not "Enemies2"](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-projectile-overlapping-the-second-enemy-just-destroyes-enemies-and-not-enemies2/20771)

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**Author:** [@Green\_Spawner153](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Green_Spawner153)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-projectile-overlapping-the-second-enemy-just-destroyes-enemies-and-not-enemies2/20771 "2023-06-23T17:08:03Z")

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just as the text says also i will try to upload the code

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## [Bruh why this tiles.getTilesByType return empty list](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bruh-why-this-tiles-gettilesbytype-return-empty-list/20728)

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**Author:** [@5d-code](https://forum.makecode.com/u/5d-code)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bruh-why-this-tiles-gettilesbytype-return-empty-list/20728 "2023-06-22T22:38:04Z")

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First i had this: for (let value of tiles.getTilesByType(oldTile)) { tiles.setTileAt(value, newTile); callback(value); } I tried this for fix: let tile = tiles.getRandomTileByType(oldT…

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## [I need help choosing a name for my game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-choosing-a-name-for-my-game/20785)

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**Author:** [@Arexcl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Arexcl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-choosing-a-name-for-my-game/20785 "2023-06-22T17:02:09Z")

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I had a very cool idea for a game but I can’t decide on a name for it. It will be a sci-fi metroidvania game heavily inspired by Metroid and I came up with 6 possible names for it. poll

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## [Cannot read properties of undefined reading (reading 'chachedIR')](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-reading-chachedir/20727)

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**Author:** [@5d-code](https://forum.makecode.com/u/5d-code)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-reading-chachedir/20727 "2023-06-22T17:00:35Z")

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i have a function: function makePlayer(img: Image, id: number, walkSpeed: number, jumpHeight: number, init: (plr: Player) =\> void): Player { let plr = { sprite: sprites.create(img, SpriteKind.Player)…

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## [Invincible enemies ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/invincible-enemies/20783)

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**Author:** [@shaundowlingexe](https://forum.makecode.com/u/shaundowlingexe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/invincible-enemies/20783 "2023-06-22T17:00:00Z")

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Hey everyone. Please help me, I have ran into an issue where enemies on my screen die as they should, But randomly for no reason one of them becomes invincible and because of the overlap code they all just instantly die …

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## [Problem with trail effects](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-trail-effects/20753)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-trail-effects/20753 "2023-06-21T20:44:54Z")

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okay, so here’s the deal. when the character is sprinting, i want to play a looping sound and have a trail effect going at the same time. both work perfectly fine, neither have any problems, but i can’t get them to work …

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## [Can not log in](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-not-log-in/20433)

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**Author:** [@thegreatone](https://forum.makecode.com/u/thegreatone)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-not-log-in/20433 "2023-06-21T20:14:31Z")

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Whenever I sign in I immediately get signed out. can someone help me with this?

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## [Size problem?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/size-problem/20508)

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**Author:** [@sysdl132](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sysdl132)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/size-problem/20508 "2023-06-21T16:24:10Z")

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robo-technical-group/monopoly: MakeCode Arcade port of Hasbro’s Monopoly(R). (github.com) This is the repository. (not mine) I tried to download this to my Meowbit device\[official editor version 8.5.41\] but it turned o…

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## [@showhint in tutorials](https://forum.makecode.com/t/showhint-in-tutorials/20730)

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**Author:** [@AlrightyTighty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlrightyTighty)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/showhint-in-tutorials/20730 "2023-06-20T23:33:13Z")

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In the MakeCode tutorial editor, the @showhint option doesn’t do anything. It states in the docs that @fullscreen is deprecated and to use @showhint, but neither make the hint display in a panel. I’ve seen projects that …

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## [Estimating code size](https://forum.makecode.com/t/estimating-code-size/20642)

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**Author:** [@SerGind](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SerGind)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/estimating-code-size/20642 "2023-06-19T21:32:52Z")

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I’m trying to load a game on to my meowbit, but the code is larger than the memory size of the device. How do I monitor my code size while I’m coding in MakeCode Arcade?

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## [180 fuse platformer i need help creating a boss](https://forum.makecode.com/t/180-fuse-platformer-i-need-help-creating-a-boss/20738)

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**Author:** [@Cookiecreationsyt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cookiecreationsyt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/180-fuse-platformer-i-need-help-creating-a-boss/20738 "2023-06-19T19:10:45Z")

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help me create a boss at the blue platform at the end when the last coin is collected and possibly make the character have attacks i have no clue where to start thanks

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## [Makecode style profile pic request](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-style-profile-pic-request/20729)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-style-profile-pic-request/20729 "2023-06-19T17:50:55Z")

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hello, can someone please recreate my PFP, but with makecode’s pallette? i’ve been thinking about changing it to fit in more with makecode arcade. thank you.

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## [Meowbit shutting down during upload](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-shutting-down-during-upload/20619)

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**Author:** [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-shutting-down-during-upload/20619 "2023-06-19T17:47:21Z")

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My meowbit keeps shutting off about a third of the way through moving in new files. Anyone know how to fix this?

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## [Help! This had better get approved quickly…](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-this-had-better-get-approved-quickly/20614)

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**Author:** [@ChimbroDaPro](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ChimbroDaPro)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-this-had-better-get-approved-quickly/20614 "2023-06-15T21:01:39Z")

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It’s an emergency!!! This game is for Sickle Cell Awareness Day, and I just can’t wrap my head around how to use the Settings extension! I’m using Mr. @Sarge’s BetterSettings, but it just keeps resetting the game! Plea…

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## [Uh.. What?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/uh-what/20584)

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**Author:** [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/uh-what/20584 "2023-06-15T15:44:37Z")

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Yeah, no clue where that semicolon wants to be.

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## [How do i make a HUD?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-hud/20597)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-hud/20597 "2023-06-13T00:06:13Z")

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so, here’s the deal. i want to have counters for multiple things, like hp, lives, coins, major collectibles, etc. but i only know life and score. how do i expand beyond this?

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## [My doom remake](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-doom-remake/20132)

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**Author:** [@random\_engineer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/random_engineer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-doom-remake/20132 "2023-06-12T22:22:51Z")

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## [Passable platforms](https://forum.makecode.com/t/passable-platforms/5959)

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**Author:** [@Agent\_14](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Agent_14)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/passable-platforms/5959 "2023-06-12T18:48:32Z")

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Any Ideas how to do this?

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## [How can I zoom out in a tilemap?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-zoom-out-in-a-tilemap/20506)

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**Author:** [@CoolSwords4](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CoolSwords4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-zoom-out-in-a-tilemap/20506 "2023-06-12T18:44:33Z")

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I’m working on a game and I want to be able to display a bigger area on the screen. The zoom extension I found makes a black area around the screen when you zoom it out which doesn’t really help with my issue. Is there a…

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## [My backgrounds arent transparent anymore?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-backgrounds-arent-transparent-anymore/20151)

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**Author:** [@Brainstorm\_Studios](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Brainstorm_Studios)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-backgrounds-arent-transparent-anymore/20151 "2023-06-12T18:41:06Z")

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The backgrounds in the sprite/tilemap editor are usually a checkerboard pattern of white and grey, and that really helps when im trying to gauge exactly where i need to place a pixel or a tile. But ever since i got the a…

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## [Help with sprites as objects](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-sprites-as-objects/20585)

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**Author:** [@sketchling](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sketchling)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-sprites-as-objects/20585 "2023-06-12T16:55:08Z")

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Hi! I need to be able to drop many sprites as my character runs along and then have each time itself like a bomb, change as it goes and perform an action when it times out. Im not sure how to create this instanced objec…

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## [Cannot read properties of null (reading '\_width')](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-read-properties-of-null-reading-width/20518)

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**Author:** [@aiden](https://forum.makecode.com/u/aiden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-read-properties-of-null-reading-width/20518 "2023-06-09T19:44:41Z")

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I am currently trying to create a game on MakeCode arcade for a school project, the game is similar to Mario. There are monsters you attack, and a boss level. Consisting of 5 levels in total. I finished creating the …

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## [Erm... help with midi to image](https://forum.makecode.com/t/erm-help-with-midi-to-image/20512)

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**Author:** [@SoftTalker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SoftTalker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/erm-help-with-midi-to-image/20512 "2023-06-09T19:39:47Z")

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so every time when i import one song its really really laggy… and the fact that i cant hear anything

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## [How to destroy a tile that does not have a wall?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-destroy-a-tile-that-does-not-have-a-wall/20513)

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**Author:** [@Piseth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Piseth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-destroy-a-tile-that-does-not-have-a-wall/20513 "2023-06-09T19:39:03Z")

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pls help me because i need it today

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## [Annoying sounds \>:(](https://forum.makecode.com/t/annoying-sounds/19235)

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**Author:** [@Stickman4269](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Stickman4269)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/annoying-sounds/19235 "2023-06-08T23:22:00Z")

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The Sounds in microsoft makecode are way too loud, pause all other things playing at the same time, and are incredibly repetitive. I think that the sounds should be removed/improved.

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## [LAN multiplayer?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lan-multiplayer/20128)

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**Author:** [@felixtsu](https://forum.makecode.com/u/felixtsu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lan-multiplayer/20128 "2023-06-08T23:21:29Z")

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Multiplayer mode is awesome in turn-base games, but when we try to build a action game, client (player 2~4) side constantly lags for 1 second after pressing a button or so. Is there a way to host on a local server and r…

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## [How to make your enemy shoot projectiles](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-your-enemy-shoot-projectiles/20342)

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**Author:** [@jerome](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jerome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-make-your-enemy-shoot-projectiles/20342 "2023-06-05T17:59:57Z")

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Hello, I was making my game and I had a problem, I don’t now how to make my enemy shoot projectiles does someone know?

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## [The Blue Knight's Adventure](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-blue-knights-adventure/20319)

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**Author:** [@ShadowKnight](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ShadowKnight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-blue-knights-adventure/20319 "2023-06-02T21:27:29Z")

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The Blue Knight’s Adventure Hey guys! I needed help with making the HP decrease (when you hit an enemy), increase (when you collide with a health point) and reset (when you finish a level). And so far, I thought what I …

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## [I need help with enamy drops](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-enamy-drops/20322)

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**Author:** [@bbbbybbbhhbhbhb](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bbbbybbbhhbhbhb)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-enamy-drops/20322 "2023-06-02T17:27:57Z")

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i need help with enemy drops with a chance of dropping weapons

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